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Chenez Family History

Chenez Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Chene, Cheney, Chevez, Chen, Cheng, Chez, Cherek, Chaney, Cherney

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Where is the Chenez family from?

You can see how Chenez families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chenez family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Chenez families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Chenez families living in Washington. This was 100% of all the recorded Chenez's in USA. Washington had the highest population of Chenez families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chenez surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Chenez ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Chenez. 100% of Chenez men worked as a Farmer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 124 census records available for the last name Chenez. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chenez census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 18 immigration records available for the last name Chenez. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 50 military records available for the last name Chenez. For the veterans among your Chenez ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chenez lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Chenez life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Chenez in 1962 was 68, and 81 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chenez ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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